Summer Intern, Investments - Fixed Income Credit Research

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Structured Product Intern

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our Structured Products team, with a focus on CMBS, RMBS, CLO, and ABS. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of Python as a core requirement. Proficiency in additional programming languages is a plus.

Candidates should be on track to graduate Magna Cum Laude or higher, with a strong academic foundation in finance, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. A passion for structured finance, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Internship Overview

The position will provide the candidate with exposure to the various roles and responsibilities that exist within the investments department of an insurance company while providing RGA Investments the opportunity to identify early candidates that will fit the needs of the growing RGA Investments department. The intern will learn the various methods and thought processes involved in analyzing individual companies, industries, and making relative value comparisons. The intern will also learn how operate with real life examples. The analyst will learn to consider factors within the framework of a broader insurance organization, achieving income goals within the constraints of ALM (asset liability management) objectives. Structured Product Interns will be given at least one major project that could play a meaningful role within the trading desk.

Responsibilities

Work as a member of the credit analyst team which is responsible for evaluating existing RGA portfolio holdings as well as new investment opportunities. The intern will work alongside the senior credit analysts and learn the credit basics of various industries. The intern may be asked to help gather information on a specific industry and report to the rest of the team. The intern will also learn the basics of building financial statement models that are used when doing credit research as well as work on other ad hoc credit reporting projects. The intern may work on other cross-functional projects as time permits.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a full-time college student at the Junior, Senior or Graduate level pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related degree program at an accredited university

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL database management and structure

• Technology savvy, programming and process improvement/automation skills

• Creative thinker and self-motivated

• Strong initiation to learn new concepts

• Entrepreneurial thinker and self-motivated

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel

What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.